Lysmata philippinensis [Lysmata philippinensis]
Description
On many dives, this shrimp stands out as a small, colorful cleaner associated with reef habitats. Divers may see it perched near coral heads, sponges, or rocky overhangs, then quickly moving when a fish comes close. Its presence is a good sign of a healthy, busy reef where fish and invertebrates interact.
Where To See Lysmata philippinensis
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Combtooth Blennies (Lysmatid Blennies)
Lysmatidae
|
| Genus |
Lysmata
Lysmata
|
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